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ALLERGIC RHINITIS / HAY FEVER /
COLD-LIKE SYMPTOMS PROTOCOL
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
History of allergies to cedar, mold, pollen, etc.
Signs and Symptoms
1. Clear nasal drainage SECTION 2
2. Pale, boggy or inflamed nasal mucosa
3. With or without complaints of nasal congestion
4. Watery or red eyes
5. Sneezing
6. Normal temperature
Management
1. Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed ) 60mg PO q4–6hr
®
2. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl ) 25–50mg PO q6hr if tactically feasible. (Drowsi-
®
ness is a side-effect.)
3. Increase oral fluid intake.
Disposition
None applicable
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